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EO05 KMV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,559 mi
Last recorded142,559 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 KMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 142,559 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads on 2mm

Nearside Rear brake slightly bind

both front tyres on 1.6mm

both head lights fogging over

both outer cv boots split but not letting dirt in

exhaust front flexi pipe leaking but not enough to fail the emissions

rear wiper no good

Fail 31 Dec 2020 142,350 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 135,631 miles

both front anti roll bar dust cover starting to split.

o/s/f c v boot slightly worn.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 132,006 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 132,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 124,595 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,661 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 120,661 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 117,083 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 112,222 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 105,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 91,144 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 77,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r nail in side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,480 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,288 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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EO05 KMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO05 KMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO05 KMV registered?

EO05 KMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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